Carnival/Circus Theme: Costumes

Wearable Accessories

  1. Mini Top Hats or Ringmaster Hats
  • Red or black mini top hats on headbands or elastic bands.
  • Optional gold ribbon or feather details for flair.
  1. Clown Noses
  • Soft foam clown noses for each guest to wear.
  • Hand out at the entrance or at the photo booth.
  1. Animal Ears Headbands
  • Lion, elephant, monkey, and tiger ear headbands.
  • Let kids choose their favorite animal to “join the circus.”
  1. Suspenders and Bow Ties
  • Colorful suspenders or clip-on bow ties to give a classic circus performer look.
  • Great for photo opportunities.
  1. Face Paint or Temporary Tattoos
  • Offer themed face paint designs like stars, mustaches, or circus animals.
  • Alternatively, hand out temporary tattoos with circus icons (clowns, tents, tickets, etc.).

Interactive Accessories

  1. Carnival Game Cards
  • Punch cards or paper tickets that kids use at game booths.
  • Stamp or punch for each game they play.
  1. Mini Juggling Scarves or Balls
  • Lightweight, colorful scarves or foam balls so kids can try their hand at juggling.
  1. Inflatable Toys
  • Inflatable circus animals, hammers, or juggling pins.
  • Fun to carry and play with during the event.
  1. DIY Performer Badges
  • Laminated “Performer” name tags with titles like “Strong Kid,” “Acrobat,” or “Clown in Training.”
  1. Whistles or Kazoos
  • Classic carnival sound makers.
  • Give these out at the end of the party to avoid mid-party noise overload.

Take-Home Accessories

  1. Personalized Circus Cups or Water Bottles
  • Reusable cups with each child’s name and circus graphics.
  1. Colorful Sunglasses
  • Red, yellow, or blue plastic sunglasses with star or clown shapes.
  1. Cotton Candy or Popcorn Necklaces
  • Make wearable snack necklaces using cotton candy bags or popcorn threaded on string.
  1. Magic Wands or Baton Sticks
  • Ribbon wands or short twirling batons for mini performers.
  1. Mini Capes
  • Bright-colored capes for kids to become circus stars or daring performers.

 

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